The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a high level of success in the free-agent market in the last couple of years. Superstar Shohei Ohtani is partially to thank for helping the Dodgers continually sign top-tier talent.

Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes and clanged against the chain-link fence.

The Japanese stars are expected to pitch against the Cubs on March 18-19, with Chicago manager Craig Counsell planning to start Shota Imanaga one of the games.

Roki Sasaki was warming up Wednesday when he let loose a fastball that sailed past the catcher and clanged against the chain-link fence.

Sasaki's bullpen drew a crowd, as team officials, media members and even players watched the 23-year-old get to work.

Glendale, Ariz. – Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes and clanged against the chain-link fence. Throwing his first bullpen with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Japanese phenom was a little nervous.

Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes

Roki Sasaki and Austin Barnes speaks on Sasaki's first bullpen of the spring and his excitement to join the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers already had a bunch of those players last year. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman are the names that stand out. As unfair as it is, they may have added one more entering the 2025 season.